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Bude 4.5

Plymouth 4.5

THIS well earned draw was achieved recently against strong opposition in variable conditions.

Brian Donahue and Paul Knight opened proceedings with a 7-5 win over Pat Fitzsimmons and Nancy Raynard.

Julia and John Hilder played really well but went down 7-6 to Chris Martyn and Sue Marples.

Helen North defeated Brian Martyn to restore Bude’s lead which was followed by a secure 7-4 win for Knight over Janet Pruce despite a six-point (bisque) handicap.

Donahue lost a 4-0 lead against Phillipa Martyn, through judicious bisque play to go down 7-6 before Julia Hilder lost 7-2 to the experienced Linda Long to make it 3-3 at half-time.

North and Donahue contested a long, and very tactical game against Long and Brian Martyn until time ran out and a 5-5 draw was declared.

Frances Hornblow played the very experienced Nancy Raymond and lost 7-5 before Paul Knight, who is unbeaten this season, to record a comfortable 7-3 victory over Raymond and a earn a well deserved draw.